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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
STATES SUGAR PL ANTATIoN.
Contract Closed With a New Or
leans Firm for Machinery.

The penilentiary board has closed a
contract with Edwards IL Hauptman, of
New Orleans, for furnishing sugar making
machinery for the states "harl@m" PLAN
tation, in Fort Bend county, which is
worked by state convicts. Messr%. Ed
wards d Hauptman, who make the manu-
facture of sugar apparatus speciality,
furnished the maohiRery for the sugar
plantations of Col. L. A. Ellis, Col. L II.
Cunningham, Mr.. II. S. Willis and others
of this state.
Under the contract, Messrs. Edwards a.
Hauptman are to make the machinery out
of the best mate rial, deliverable on the
cars in New Orleans, and direct to the
sugar house ON Harlem plantation. 1t
embraces the double effectn power,
vacuum pan,' vertical pump engine"
and other Improvements detailed in the
contract. All for the srm of $32, 800
payable, one fourth when three carloads
of the machinery are shipped; oue-fourth
when all the machinery and material is
shipped; one-tourth when the machinery
is erected aud started to work, and one.
fourth after the crop is taken off. The
board is to furnish, at the states expense,
the common labor to move the machinery
during the erection thereof, and furnish
the brick, brickwork and woodwork for
tho same. Also, the necessary board and
lodgings for the mtohanics; Edwards g.
Hauptman to furnish and pay for all
skilled labor required to put up said work
All the material is to be delivered ON or
before July /, 1888, and erected complete
before September l, 1888, provided there
shall be no delay 10 the erection of the
necessary brick ard carpenter work to be
done on the part of The state. All pipes
and fittings for tho machinery Except
juice tanks), to be furnished by the con
tractors. All that is required to make the
sugar hUuse complete, except the mill and
engine, is to los furnished by the state,
including the tanks, etc. as per memo
randa for the state attachee.
The contractors are to take the cane
juice from the mill and deliver the dry
sugar into the sugar house room, every
thing complete, whether machinery or
not, embraced in the contract. They are
also to furnish one engineer and assistant
to take charge of their machinery and
take off the first sugar crop, keep all
machinery furnished by them in good or
der, so that when the crop is taken 1.-THE
machinery shall be turned over to the
state in first class order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
The immigration Scheme.

The following address to the committee
of thirty-one on immigration, which is to
meet at Dallas on Thursday, has been
county and sent to the members of the
committee:
Among the subjects to be considered at
the meeting of the immigration commit.
tee at Dallas, on the goth instant, will
probably be that OF the location of per-
manent headquarters for the committee.
While the active, practical work cOntem-
plated by this movement will, of course,
depend largely upon the energy and en-
terprise of the several counties of the
state, it is certainly desirable to establish
central Office, from which information
may be easily obtained, and from which
such material as may be prepared by local
efforts can authoritativsly emanate. 1t is
respectfully urged that should such per-
menent place of business be selected, the
capital Of the state should be preferred,
for the following self evident reasons:
First-Being the seat of government,
the location of headquarters at Austin
would give to the movement semI-official
character, and lend to whatever proceed
iDgs may result from it, sanction and
authority not to be expected from else
where in the state.
Secopd-The various departments of
the state government, and especially the
land Office, comptroller's Office and the
bureau of statistics and history, would be.
come valuable adjuncts and auxilliaries to
the purposes contemplated by the recent
convention, and their aid would be more
easily and cheaply available at the capital
than elsewhere.
Third-This movement Is intended as a
state enterprise, having for its end and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29

object the populating and improvement
If our whole territory, irrespective of
sections or cities. Its policy should be,
As affecting the different portions of the
state, friendly relations with all,
entangling alliances with none." 1t is
believed that this policy can be best
promoted by locating the headquarters
of your committee at Austin, which is in
volved in none of the commercial rival
ries and local jealousies which, it is well
known, prevail among the larger commeH
cial and railroad centers of the state.
Fourth-No injury would result to the
other portion of the state, as the cities
and counties of northern Texas would
still be the gateways of immigration, and
would derive therefrom all the substantial
benefits to be expected from the efforts of
your committee.
Fifth-The further south the headuua mar
ters are located, the better will immigra,
ton be diffused over the whole state, and
the more generally will the benefits of
this movement be realized.
Sixth-By reason of relations with the
various departments of state, and with
free quarters, which will be furnished at
Austin, the expense of conducting the
central office will be very much less at the
capital than elsewhere.
Seventh-Important legislation is de.
sired on the subject of immigration, and,
if possible, the present stringent constitu-
tioral restriction against government en-
couragement thereto, it is believed, should
be to some extent relaxed. Influences
tending to these ends can be more forcibly
and effectively exerted at the capital than
they could possibly be were the head
quarters located at point remote from
the legislative sessions.
Many other cogent reasons might be
adduced, but the above are those that will
most nationally and convincingly suggest
themselves to any i'm partial mind.
All things considered, we think that we
do not too strongly present the case when
we say that there is every argument in
favor of the capital, snd none against it.
Respectfully submitted,
| FRANK HAMILTON,
Chairman of Delegation from Travis
County.
Mayor Male and the other members OF
the delegation will leave Wednesday to
attend the meeting of the committee al
| Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Christmaa Mamoriaa.

While sitting at coy FIRE in Austin, 81
this season of the year, the writer can't
but think Of the Christmas day spent in a
small town in South Africa, few years
since, and which for many reasons can
not be effaced from his memory.
Imagine to yourself, If possible, Christ
mas morning with the thermometer at
100 deg. in the shade, and not breath of
air stirring to relieve the suffering
caused by the intense heat Of the
suD; and you have faint CON
ception Of the writer's feelings, as he pro
ceeded TO the little Episcopal church, for
the purpose Of taking part in the Christ
mas days services. We are won't to grum-
BILE exceedingly, at this time of year, at
the little cold weather we experience in
Texas, and hug our stove or CRATE, while
wishing for spring and summer. Yet how
different were my feelings on the Christ
mas morning above referred TO. How /
devoutly wished for an old-fashioned
Christmas, with the blazing logs on the
lCentisned on Eighth psge.l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
District Court,

Cy Robertson, colored, was yesterday
sentenced by Judge Walker to the peni-
tentiary for two years for theft.
Motion for new trial in the case of
Nichols VS.. Nichols, suit for trespass to
Try title, was overruled and motion of ap-
peal given.
Judgment was rendered canceling deed
in the case of Lawrence vs.. Edwards and
others.
On motion of District Attorney Robert
Son, and for reasons stated, the bond of
James A. Muir, charged with forgery, was
Increased from $500 10 $4,000. Mr.. Muir
still protests his innocence.
The court closed twelve weeks term
and adjourned till March.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Mr.. Wells Assignment.

The public were surprised and panied
to notice yesterday the fact of the assign
ment made by Mr.. B. G. Wells, one OF the
oldest and most extensive jewellers in this
city. Mr.. j. NJ. Thornton, cashier of the
First National bank, is named as trustee,
and the assignment is general, without
preference, for the equal benefit OF all
creditors.
Mr.. Wells has enjoyed the highest con-
fidence of the banks and business men
with whom he has had dealings, and up to
last Saturday had met all his paper, when
required promptly at maturity. Those
whom he was owing most had such con-
fidence in him that they offered liberal
extensions, but some smaller creditors be-
ing disposed to press their claims to pro-
test if not paid, Mr.. Wells as matter of
justice to all, and that his more liberal
creditors might not suffer from the
forced action of the others, deter
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
CHRISTMAS HOP.
Turner Hall a Scene of Light and
Beauty.

Beauty.
Last evening the University Hop club
gave their Xmas hop. This is the third
hop that has been given by the club, and.
judging from the large crowd present, it
was quite success. The dancing began
shortly after 8, and continued till the "wee
sma' hours" The halt was crowded with
the beauty and chivalry of the University,
as well as the city, and it was such
bright and happy scene that any locker
on would have pronounced it shall of
mirth," where the goddess of pleasure
held supreme reign. Without any thought
OF how the time flew the dancing
was continued till a late honr, aud when
at last the the band shifted the all to
Home Sweet Home,n many indCed were
the fond, oft-repeated good-byes thai
were said, and all sighed to thing that tbs
Christmas hop was over.
Amongst those present were noticed the
following;
Misses Braham, Hancock, Merritt,
Smith, DilleD, Carrie and Alice Carothers
Jessie Smith, Hazy Bowers, May Wheeler,
Kittie Milby, Florence Ross, Julia Cheney,
Jessie Patton, Fanny Kopperl, Jodie
Booth, Fanny Denton, Sallie Walker,
Jessie Andrews, Lizzie Thornton, Elsie
Petler, Helen Grant, Annie Mattingley,
Eta Eastern, Naomi Perry, Gertrude
Whitis, Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn son. Messrs.
McNab, Harper, Andrews, Huck Herpdon,
Mcdaniel, Searcy, Brush, Smith, Fsndle
ton, Ellis. Bob Smith, Fugrshem, Nc,
Cleary, Cliff King, Camp, Ben Pesselp,
McAdoo, Fisher, White, Abbott, Hart,
Martin, Lacky, Gibbs, Bacon, Ross,
Frenkle, Culberson, O. Pessels, Ike
Melasky, Jack Num-, West and Warren
Moore l.. Dabney l.. Moore, Stewart
Clopton, Jones, Smoot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Colorado Commandery.

Colorado Commandery No. 4, Knights
Templar, elected their officers last night
as follows:
j. R. Rucker, eminent commander; Jno.
A. Wsyland, generslissimo; ID. W. Doom,
captain general; Tom Murrah, prelate;
jos. Harrell, treasurer; E. G.. Bartholomew,
recorder; A. V. Lane, senior warden; W. H.
Bell, junior warden.
The following we're appointed by the
eminent commander:
Burt Mcdonald, standard bearer; @. H.
SiIlimap, sword bearer; W. d. Williams,
warder; N. Mcdonald, sentinel; Jno. Mo
Donsl, herald; E. L. Moore, third guard;
Don Wilson, second guard; g. W. Glas-
cock, first guard.
There was a good attendance Of the
members.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
The immigration Scheme.

At meeting, yesterday, of the Austin
delegation to the immigration convention
lately held in Dallas, DR.. @. E. Fisher and
Messrs. Frank Hamilton, Dudley &.
wooten and John T. Dickinson were
appointed committee to prepare an ad-
dress to the immigration committee, ap-
pointed by the Dallas convention, and in
structed to meet in that city next Thurs
day to confer with the railroad authori-
ties and map out some definite plan for
promoting the objects of the convention.
The committee.is good selection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Watch Presentation.

The cornice workers employed under
The direction of Mr.. Albert M. Friedey,
as foreman for Mr.. j. @. Mcdonald, con
tractor for the cornice work on the new
capitol, presented Mr.. Friedley yesterday
with fue gold watch, worth $125, ap-
engraved with his name on
the outside, and the words, presented by
His Fellow Workmen," on the interior.
The presentation was made, by request,
through Mr.. Mcdonald in neat little
speech. Mr.. Freidley returned his thanks
gracefully, stating that he was proud to
receive such an elegant memento of their
Friendship and mark of their esteem
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
DUTY Of Of Books.

The following circular was addressed by
the secretary of Vanderbilt university TO
tho secretaries of all the prominent uni
versities and colleges in the Unitsd States
Vanderbilt UNIVERSITY,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December ~, 1887
Dear Sir-The faculty OF Vanderbilt
university resolved at its last meeting to
send petition to the delegation in con-
gress from Tennessee requesting them TO
urge aud to vote for the removal of the
duty on imported books, or il IL was, in
the judgment of congress, net yet ex-
pedient to admit English books free Of
duty, TO remove at least the duty from
imported books printed in foreign
tongues.
As success in such movement can only
be effected by concerted action on the
part of all those interested in this matter,
the faculty OF Vanderbilt university hopes
that the faculty of your institution will
take similar action at its next meeting,
and send a petition on this subject 70
congress addressed especially to the dele
CATION from your state.
WILLIS WILLIAMS,
Secretary Faculty
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Courtesies Exchanged.

Mein host, 'Mr. VIM. Salge, has invited
THE STATESMAN to take Xmas dinner with
him to day, at so much per head. The
STATESMAN will be there bright and early
this morning, at cents piece-such are
the courtesies of life, and even as the
blushing William considers that he gets
FIVE times his moneys worth in his morn
ing paper-so do all of his patrons con-
slider the good things prepared by Salge
are but half price in comparison to their
worth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Charity.

The German-American Ladies' Aid So
ciety desires to thank Judge Breckenridge
for his personal help and attention in
uiying their little waif.
Judge Breckenridge. has ever extended
his right hand of fellowship whenever
circumstances demanded it. Not only has
he rendered the aid OF the county, but, on
his own responsibility, made happy tho
hearts of six families, on Christmas eve,
who were unknown to the society. He is
certainly a friend of the poor. God
bless him!
We also, again, thank The STATESMAN,
in giving us such substantial aid, and
making our distributions SO suocessful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29

were given beds alongside of the whites, and
white and negro children attended the same
schools. There was no Sunday observance.
All business, as we'll as the saloons, were
in full blast every Sunday. There was no
reformation in the people. Men AMI
women both cursed upon the streets.
He says he had seen enough OF Cali
fornia to make him stay in
Texas, and he recommends everybody
else, who can make living in Austin,
to stay here. He claims that if
the moneyed men of Austin had half the
enterprise of the rich men of Los Angeles
they could make ten times bigger boom
for Austin than has been made for Los
Angles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
PRICE PINNED AND GAINED.
The Contractor Appreciated by
His Bows.

Yesterday afternoon at half-past 4
O'Clock being quitting time for the able
corps of skilled mechanics and workmen
employed in doing the handsome wood
work of the new state house, they assem-
bled In the new house of Representatives,
to express their o-pin ion with an accent
on the pin) of their employer, Mr.. G. M.
Price, who represents the Phoenix Furni-
ture company, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
who have the contract from Mr.. Wilke
for doing all the wood work of the
building. They sent for Mr.,
Price who could not imagine
what they wanted until Mr.. w. F. Wright,
known among the boys as "Old Bill" in a
neat little speech on behalf of the en-
ployes presented Mr.. Price with hand
some souvenirs of their regard and esteem
in the shape OF scarf pin, made of Lab
rador stone, with diamond in the center,
and also gold headed cane. The boys
report that Mr.. Price was too much af-
fected to reply, aud Immediately invited
! them all to partake of some refreshments,
| when another speech was made by "Old
Bill" and general good time ersued.
Mr.. Wright's first speech referred to
Mr.. Prices popularity with the boys, who
sincerely regretted the short time
now before the work would
all be over, and his last
speech contained few appropriate re-
marks about the magnificent building
whose interior woodwork, durable and
elegant in every particular, had been
fashioned by their hands, aud he c'osed by
referring to the mastery and successful
manner in which Nh. Price, single handed
aud alone, managed such large number of
men. There can be nothing more graft
flying to true manhood than for an EN-
plOyer to receive such an endorsement
from his workmen, and Mr.. Frice feels
deeply and sincerely the com pliment paid
him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29

mined to assign his stock rath r
than let it be subjected to sacri-
flee at forced sale, which would
result from attachment proceedings,
especially as he might not ultimately be
able to meet the notes extended by his
larger creditors, all of whom are New
York houses. he has not prepared his
sche dule, but estimates his assets at from
$4,000 to $25 600, and liabilities from
$4,000 to $4,000.
The STATESMAN regrets to note even
the temporary embarrassment of such
honorable, conscientious business men as
Mr.. Wells action under the circumstances
indicates, and trusts that he may soon re.
sumo business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
The Terry Rangers,

The following note, received here yes
|terday, explains itself:
GENERAL PASSENGER DEPT, HoUsToN AND
TEXAS CENTRAL RY Co.,
HousT IN, Tex, Dec. %, 1887.
Geo. W. Littefeld, Esq, Austin:
Dear Sir-Replying to yours of the goth
inst, we will sell round trip tickets Janu-
ary Oath and 25th, good until 29th, at four
cents per mile-account of Terry Rang
|ers, at Austin. Yours truly,
A. FAULKNER, G. p, a r.
This action is taken in view of the
proposed reunion of the Terry Rangers
in Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
MIR. JAMES MUIR.
His Own Statements as to the Sew
eral Charges Against Him.


"As has been stated in THE STATESMAN, 1
still protest my innocence, and at the
proper time will have the proof to estab-
lish it. l could have given the $500 bond,
and would have done SO soon after my
incarceration, but for rumors that other
complaints would be filed against me,
which induced me to wait so as to give
bond for all at once.
GAS for the guardian bond, have the
money and can produce it at the proper
time. If these things were forgeries, how
was l to know itH l only got percent
age for my commissions, and was as
liable to be mistaken as a bank that is de
ceiyed by a spurious check, or as the par
ties who really bought the notes, as I am
certainly not more ipfallible than they
are.
GAS to the POldrack note, Posey told
me he presumed it was all right, although
he had found transfer from Poldrack
to Brown. He said l don't know any
thing about it, but if you say it is all
right, will give you the money. He had
Samson's check for it. 1 said 1 never
heard of that transfer and it was strange
if the abstract of the title didn't show it,
and told Posey l would not accept the
money till had seen the party and had
the transfer explained.
"The following day the party who had
represented himself to me as being Pold-
rack, called at my house and asked him
about this transfer, and he said he had
had the note with Brown as collateral on a
loan, but had taken it up.
l asked him why he didn't take release
from Brown, as the there was transfer
of record. He said he had been putting
it off from time to time, through careless
ness, and l told him that if he would get
the transfer, Posey would buy the note,
which bore 10 per cent interest, for the
face value of the note, less per cent
discount for the first year, tine note having
four years to run. He replied that he had
found neignbor who would take the note
at its full face value. If l would let him
have the papers-the sbstact of title and
note-he would get the money from
this neighbor. He paid me SIS for
my services thus far in the matter
and delivered him the papers, he saying
he wonld see Brown Immediately and get
the release. He then drove down into the
city. I can establish these facts and con-
versation by uDdoubtod testimony.
"As for these other notes, reported to be
forgeries, can, if they we're really forge
ries, when have opportunity by being
liberated under bond, undoubtedly bring
tho guilty parties to justice.
In answer to inquiries, Mr.. Muir adj
mits that he has lost money in the
gambling saloons, but not near as
much as reported. He lost good deal of
money years ago specializing in futures,
but of late had none TO lose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
The Drill Board.

This board is getting down to business
aud transaoting matters in business like
way. There has been several meetings of
the board in the last few days, at their
permanent headquarters, over Fred
Turner's insurance Office. The board will
meet again this afternoon at O'Clock on
very important business, and all the
directors are requested to be on hand
promptly,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Death of Mrs. Williams.

Mr.. Abe Williams yesterday received the
painful intelligence of the death of his
aged mother at Decatur, in Vice county,
Texas. He telegraphed for the Remains
to be brought here for interment in the
Jewish cemetery. They we're expected to
reach here last night THE STATEsMAN
sympathizes with him in bis loss.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
The Enumeration COMMITTEES.

The following gentlemen will leave this
morning for Dallas, to confer with the
committee of thirty-one on immigration,
which meets this Thursday: Mayor Male
and Messrs. Frank Hamilton, l.. A. Ellis
and A. W. Terrell. One special object Of the
Austin delegation is to urge this city as
headquarters Of immigratio on.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Election of Officers.

The following officers of Lone Star
Lodge, No. l, A. 0. U. W., were elected
for the term ending June 80, 1888;
Osceola Archer, NJ. W.; Max Mass, fore
man; Victor Kleabe, overseer; Norval
Wilson, recorder; Joseph Schuber,
financier; D. Friedman, receiver; Georg g
sherwood, guide; f. Brewer, l. W; j. B,
Nitsohke, o. w.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Corner On OYSTERS.

The STATESMAN printers, having COR
nered all the oy sters in the city, had
grand feast on the delicious bivalves,
served in every style at LoOke's, at the
early hour of 3 o'clock this morning.
There was party of sixteen of them and
their friends to. njoy the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Presentation to Rev. DR.. Lee.

A beautiful silver cake casket was pre-
sented last night by the Austin Grays to
Rev. T. B. Lee, rector of the Episcopal
church, at his residence, near the
University. The presentation was made
by Capt N. p. Houx and Messrs. Smyth,
Roberdesu and Burleson on the part of
the company. The gift was engraved,
presented by the Austin Grays to T. B.
Lee, chaplain, Christmas, 1887"